October 2022
Dear Neighbors,
Halloween is a joyful time in our neighborhood. Houses are decked out in their eerie finest. Neighbors await eager trick-or-treaters anxious to fill their bags and buckets with candy. Stately homes become haunted manses.
It should be SPOOK-tacular!
And when you're not strolling the neighborhood or giving out candy, take a moment to support PHAN. You can pay your annual dues of $40 with PayPal or send a check to PHAN, P.O. Box 29503, SF, CA 94129. We purposefully keep our dues low because when we do need to get City Hall's attention, having a large number of dues-paying members can make all the difference.
We hope that you have a wonderful Halloween and fall season!
The Board of PHAN
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Sacramento Street Merchants
Early Halloween Stroll
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Merchants along Sacramento Street will start off trick-or-treating early from 4-6 PM on October 31. Participating shops, from Baker to Spruce, are ready with candy on hand for the little ones (and big ones). This is a perfect way for small children who have early bedtimes to get their Halloween laps in.
And please send your pictures of your costumes and sites in the neighborhood to info@phansf.org for inclusion in a future newsletter!
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Will Clay Street Be Designated
A Permanent Slow Street?
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In October 2020, SFMTA's Slow Streets came to Presidio Heights with the introduction of Clay Street to the program. Clay Street is designated a "Slow Street" from Arguello to Steiner. To date, Clay Street has not been designated a permanent Slow Street, but the SFMTA is in the process of gathering more information. If you would like to share your opinion with the city, send an email to SlowStreets@sfmta.com.
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What's Going on With 3333 California and the former CPMC California Campus? |
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Presidio Heights is bookended by two significant development projects: CPMC's former California Campus and 3333 California Street.
CPMC Campus Up for Sale
Plans to develop the former campus into housing designed by the architectural firm of Robert A.M. Stern were shelved earlier this year by Sutter Health and the local developer TMG. Reflecting on the change in plans, Matt Field, the president of TMG, said: "Though we are disappointed not to be building the project, we are proud of the neighborhood process and the resulting project vision and appreciate Sutter Health's commitment to swiftly identifying a buyer to swiftly identifying a buyer to realize the project."
According to reports, Sutter Health placed the site up for sale for an undisclosed amount in May 2022. No word yet on whether anyone has expressed interest in purchasing the property.
3333 California Street Moves Towards Development
Plans to create a mixed use residential and retail campus at 3333 California Street continue to move along. The developer, the Prado Group, plans to include 744 new units, 35,000 square feet of retail space, a child care facility and open space on the property. In 2020, the Laurel Heights Improvement Association had moved to block the project as designed but that suit was resolved. A year ago, Prado Group's Dan Safier predicted they would break ground starting mid-2023. PHAN will keep you posted on any further developments. |
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Crime in the Neighborhood |
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No neighborhood in San Francisco is immune from crime. According to the SFPD's crime statistics, in the Richmond Police district, incidents of larceny/theft are up this year as compared to last year. Bicycles stolen from garages, broken car windows, and other property crimes have been reported in the neighborhood.
As the holiday season approaches, please be mindful of package deliveries. Porch pirates are everywhere, and nothing is worse than having a package, or even groceries, stolen from your stoop. Some neighbors have begun having their packages sent to local mailbox stores like Post & Parcel on Sacramento Street between Laurel and Walnut and LPH located on Sacramento Street at Spruce.
If you are a victim of crime, report it to the police so accurate information on the rate of crime can be compiled. The Richmond District station number is 415-666-8000 and the station captain is Gaetano Caltagirone, gaetano.caltagirone@sfgov.org. |
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Shop Local for the Holidays! |
We are so lucky to live near a vibrant retail district and to keep it thriving make sure to shop local during the holidays. After a tough pandemic, restaurants and retail alike are working hard to thrive in our neighborhood. Show them some love and shop local this holiday season! |
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Ballots were mailed earlier this month to all registered voters. Presidio Heights also has several polling places where you can vote in person or drop off your ballot on Election Day, November 8. To look up your polling place, use this lookup tool on the SF Department of Elections site. |
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What's Your Favorite Thing about Presidio Heights?
We would love to hear from you about you love about living in the neighborhood. What's a favorite shop or place to go? What is a view in the neighborhood that you cherish? Who's a shopkeeper or business owner that we should feature? What's a must-order dish at a local haunt? Drop us a line at info@phansf.org.
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Forward This Newsletter!
Join PHAN! We Need Your Support!
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As noted above, i f you aren't yet a member of PHAN or want to pay your annual dues, it's easy. Go to our website www.phansf.org to pay via PayPal or send a check to PHAN at P.O. Box 29503, San Francisco, CA 94129. Thank you!
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Tips? Comments? Questions? Concerns? |
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You can reach out to PHAN by emailing info@phansf.org. Let us know what we should include in future newsletters, send us comments, suggestions or corrections. We are not the NYT, but we do our best to get it right and are open to suggestions!
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